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Advent Reflection: Week Two "You Did It To Me" Dec 09, 2019

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Today’s episode features an Advent reflection from Rushad Thomas, policy advisor in The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. Stay tuned for next week’s Advent reflection. Follow along on the blog at episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Advent Reflection: Week One Dec 02, 2019

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Each week during Advent we will release a reflection in response to the week’s readings from a lay or clergy leader around the Church. Each podcast reflection will be accompanied by a blog post with a written reflection, as well as information about the author. Today’s reflection comes from Tatiana Hoecker. Stay tuned for next week’s Advent reflection. Follow along on the blog at episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

What now? Building Partnerships for a Changing Refugee Ministry Nov 26, 2019

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Today’s episode is a recording from a recent virtual workshop called What now? Building Partnerships for a Changing Refugee Ministry. Unlike the webinars we have previously shared, this is a virtual workshop which is intended to be interactive learning event for Partners in Welcome members and others to gather together with a practitioner and expert, someone on the ground, a conversation facilitator, to learn, share best practices and ideas and be in dialogue with one another around a common theme or topic. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Angels Unaware: A Migration Policy Update Nov 13, 2019

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This episode is recorded audio from a recent webinar featuring an update from Policy Advisor Rushad Thomas from The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations. Rushad provides an overview of the migration policy landscape on Capitol Hill. This presentation covers everything from DACA and public charge to refugees and family separation, all with a focus on connecting the Church’s public policy positions back to our baptismal promise to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ, seek and serve Christ in all persons, and respect the dignity of every human being. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ Follow Episcopal Migration Ministries on FB, Twitter, and Instagram: @emmrefugees

Asset-Based Community Development 201: The Story of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte Nov 01, 2019

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Today’s podcast episode is the edited audio from a recent virtual workshop called Asset-Based Community Development 201: The Story of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, birthed through the identification of assets and intentional conversation with the community. Thank you to Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte for sharing their story with us. Support Galilee Ministries here: https://galilee.dionc.org/Donate/donate-to-galilee.html In the podcast, Rebecca and Toni mention Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s 2012 and 2013 addresses to the Diocese of North Carolina, where he was then bishop diocesan. View here: 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1UIAGA1u9I 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UI9hY0l7A **** Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

U.S. Immigration Basics Oct 18, 2019

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This episode features audio from a recent webinar EMM hosted called U.S. Immigration Basics. Our webinar host is Alyson Ball, a member of EMM’s Partners in Welcome community who graciously offered to share a virtual version of the U.S. Immigration presentation she has presented widely. Alyson provides an overview of U.S. Immigration history, laws, and system. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. ***** Allyson Ball’s Powerpoint presentation: http://episcopalmigrationministries.org/wp-content/uploads/US-Immigration-The-Basics-ppt.pdf **** Get your own EMM t-shirt, hoodie, or tote bag! bit.ly/emmfall2019 Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/

Refugee Program Update Oct 04, 2019

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Join Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a webinar recorded on Monday, September 30. This webinar provides an update on the U.S. refugee admissions program, ways you can take action, and how you can get involved in the ministry of welcome. Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. **************************************************************** Get your own EMM t-shirt, hoodie, or tote bag! bit.ly/emmfall2019 Check out EMM’s blog for the latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Our theme song was composed and recorded by Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

Listen & Learn: Border Advocacy and Ministry Jul 15, 2019

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The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) hosted a webinar with guest speaker Bishop Michael Hunn of the Diocese of the Rio Grande to discuss border ministry and advocacy. We covered the latest policy changes related to the border and heard a first hand account from Bishop Hunn about how The Episcopal Church is responding to humanitarian needs. We also offered time for dialogue and questions, in addition to offering ways to get involved.

Walk in Love: Border Tour Jun 14, 2019

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Allison and Kendall recently had the opportunity to join the Diocese of West Texas for their Walk in Love Border Tour. The “Walk in Love” border tour highlighted some of the Episcopal ministries and humanitarian efforts in south-central Texas. The May 15-17 tour of Texas began in San Antonio and made stops along the U.S.-Mexico border in Roma, McAllen and Brownsville. The 'Walk in Love' episode features an interview with two of the participants on the tour who also work at The Episcopal Church - Lacy Broemel, Refugee and Immigration Policy Advisor in The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations and Jenny Grant, Officer for Global Relations and Networking in The Episcopal Church Office of Global Partnerships. Do you have a question about how to be most helpful in serving refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers?Are you interested in sharing your work or your congregation's work? Are you eager to make connections with other people who are doing the same kind of work and learn from one another? Join Partners in Welcome, a free online community that offers a chance for engaging conversation, connection with people all over the country who care about these issues, and a wealth of resources and learning opportunities. We have so much to gain from sharing information and experiences with one another. Sign up today! www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/partne…elcome Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are @emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/

Advocacy Days 2019 May 21, 2019

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Season Two, Episode Six of Hometown features interviews from Refugee Council USA Advocacy Days on the Hill in Washington, DC. Allison and Kendall are joined by more than 250 other advocates - former refugees, members of the community who believe in and support the resettlement program - speaking to our members of Congress. This episode brings their voices and stories to you - why they believe in advocacy for refugees, and advice and encouragement to inspire you to engage in advocacy, too. Do you have a question about how to be most helpful in serving refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers? Are you interested in sharing your work or your congregation's work? Are you eager to make connections with other people who are doing the same kind of work and learn from one another? Join Partners in Welcome, a free online community that offers a chance for engaging conversation, connection with people all over the country who care about these issues, and a wealth of resources and learning opportunities. We have so much to gain from sharing information and experiences with one another. Sign up today! www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/partnersinwelcome Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where we are emmrefugees. Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at https://abrahammwinda.bandcamp.com/ Until next time, peace be with you and all those you consider home.

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